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Trump orders all US agencies to refer to AI as ‘super intelligence’
“From this point forward, all of United States documents, and hopefully the world, will be changed to use the much more …
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Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’
After parts reportedly made their way to Hong Kong, a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the missin…
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Trump's FBI shut down investigation into defense contractor's alleged bribes
A CEO told agents about funneling money to U.S. lawmakers in return for Pentagon contracts worth millions of dollars. Th…
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Trump signs Greenland security agreement, defusing allied tensions
After months of threats and geopolitical tension, analyst Rasmus Søndergaard told Breaking Defense that it looked like “…
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Time, not capital, is the constraint on the defense industrial base
Here are three changes to speed things up without lowering standards.…
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NATO’s thumbs-up for AWS shows Europe still needs America
The company has become the first cloud provider to win approval to handle sensitive data for all alliance members.…
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The big news out of AFA, plus a guided tour of the show floor
From weapons in space to the search for more affordable drones, here’s a look at the highlights from AFA 2026.…
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The Army’s Digital Transformation: Inside TechNet Augusta 2026
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leade…
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Boeing picks Lite Coms for Aussie BLOS SATCOM terminals
Australia’s LAND 4140 program aims to modernize the Australian military’s land-based C4I architecture across…
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Missed the Marque: Cyber Privateers Wanted, Compensation to Be Determined
Coverage of the new White House memorandum on combating cybercrime quickly reached the privateer label. CNN called the p…
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Trump floats ‘AI Force’ to boost industry
He posted on social media that "we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will also be lo…
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Navy selects captain as new chief of information
Capt. Tamara Lawrence, the current acting chief of information, will take over the post traditionally held by a rear adm…
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The US needs an information-warfare strategy for Iran — and beyond
In the face of authoritarian oppression, a US-made information warfare tool set could enhance the lives of those living …
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Feinberg’s closed-door meeting on the Hill
Republicans are still pushing for a record-setting $1.5 trillion defense budget, but the way ahead on Capitol Hill is no…
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Zelensky’s Perception Problem: Are New Partnerships a Solution?
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spec…
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Air Force bids adieu to EC-130H electronic attack plane
The aircraft will be replaced with the EA-37B, which will carry forward the Compass Call moniker. …
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After hitting pilot training goal, resolving shortage will take years, Air Force official says
“It’s going to take 15 or 20 years to get those types of people,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn.…
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European-made Black Hawk gets an armed upgrade
[Sponsored] New kits turn Black Hawks into attack Hawks in just three hours.…
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Washington’s Foreign Equity Bets Need Better Governance
What do a rare earth mine in Brazil and a graphite mine in Mozambique have in common? Both have received significant Uni…
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Only America Could Have Designed the Field Jacket
When the M-1943 field jacket was introduced at the height of World War II, it was a revolutionary garment. The jacket wa…
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Will airmen trust AI? The Air Force’s future plans depend on it
Getting leaders and operators comfortable with agents will require new doctrine, training, and permissions.…
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Cape Canaveral is building up its counter-drone defenses, Space Force says
The Florida facility is key to the Pentagon’s plans to launch a thousand rockets a year.…
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Space Force to prototype new software to fuse commercial, military space tracking data
Our number one priority right now is: How do we improve support to space control operations?” Col. Barry Crocker, …
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Myriad ways that drones, satellites, and common controls reshape ISR
Connecting platforms and data across domains is key to keeping ISR effective under attack.…